Curing the incurable: How is AI revolutionising treatment for ALS, Alzheimer's and Dementia?AI is transforming the fight against neurodegenerative diseases like ALS, Alzheimer's, and dementia by enabling earlier diagnoses and perso...
11 Jun, 2025, 11.27 AM IST
Study finds nanoplastics promote conditions for Parkinson's & dementiaThe study suggests that the increasing presence of micro and nanoplastics in the environment poses a potential toxin challenge, emphasising...
21 Nov, 2023, 09.45 AM IST
New study says loss of smell in 60+ may be linked to risk of Alzheimer'sLoss of smell may be a sign of Alzheimer's disease, particularly for those over 60 with a heightened genetic risk, according to a study by ...
31 Jul, 2023, 10.43 AM IST
Blood tests can predict Alzheimer's in patients who don't show signs of dementia, new study findsBlood tests detecting the abnormal activity of astrocytes, a type of brain cell, may help identify older people without dementia who will d...
31 May, 2023, 06.04 PM IST
More than 10 mn people over the age of 60 likely to have dementia, says new AI studyThe semi-supervised machine learning analysed data from 31,477 older adults.
09 Mar, 2023, 04.25 PM IST
Over 10 million older adults in India likely have dementia: AI studyThe international team of researchers found that the prevalence rate of dementia in adults aged 60 or over in India could be 8.44 per cent ...
09 Mar, 2023, 01.03 PM IST
Age-related changes to neurons lead to memory lapses, but how much loss is normal as you get older?In many cases, the influencing factors are more trivial, including being tired, anxious, or distracted.
19 Dec, 2022, 05.41 PM IST
Can driving skills be an early indicator of dementia? Researchers are seeking answersA study found that driving behaviour and age could predict preclinical Alzheimer’s 88% of the time.
27 Aug, 2021, 01.23 PM IST
Find someone who makes you happy, and live a healthier lifeStave off the risk factors leading to Alzheimer's disease, dementia and cognitive decline with happier partners.
11 Feb, 2020, 05.58 PM IST
Not sleeping well? It may increase risk of Alzheimer'sAdults who report a decline in sleep quality in their 40s and 50s have more beta-amyloid protein in their brains later in life.
03 Jul, 2019, 06.43 PM IST
This AI algorithm can predict Alzheimer's risk 5 years in advanceOne could even initiate lifestyle changes that may delay the beginning stages of Alzheimer's
08 Oct, 2018, 07.12 PM IST
Good news: Now, dementia can be predicted 10 years in advanceDementia is a major cause of disability in older adults worldwide, and no effective treatment is currently available.
04 Sep, 2018, 04.35 PM IST
Are you losing your sense of smell? You might be at an increased risk of dying earlyThe results contribute to the growing evidence that olfactory assessments might provide insights on the ageing brain.
23 Mar, 2017, 11.55 AM IST
Being a bit unpredictable can help boost memory, says studyMemory training with random components could be more effective in enhancing episodic memory which helps us accurately retell stories.
31 Mar, 2016, 06.13 PM IST
Diabetes complications tied to higher risk of dementiaAn individual develops diabetes when the pancreas does not produce enough of the hormone insulin or the body can't use insulin properly to ...
12 Jul, 2015, 01.18 PM IST
Just one gram of turmeric a day could boost memory!Adding just one gram of humble turmeric to breakfast could help improve the memory of people who are in the very early stages of diabetes.
19 Nov, 2014, 05.44 PM IST
What IISc plans to do with Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan's Rs 220 croreInfy's Gopalakrishnan had wanted to fund a neuroscience centre in India,so he decided to give Rs 220 crore to IISc for a brain research cen...
25 Feb, 2014, 10.44 AM IST